Elaine B & Scott B Taylor
Elaine B & Scott B Taylor is a private foundation based in Sorrento, Florida. In 2024, it made 16 grants totaling $55,898 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in the arts, wildlife and animal advocacy, infant-loss support, and human milk banking.
Elaine B & Scott B Taylor at a glance
In short: Elaine B & Scott B Taylor gave $56K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Florida. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $55,898
- -34.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,494
- -17.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $380,947
- -9.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (2 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (71% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Elaine B & Scott B Taylor
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: P O Box 1479, Sorrento, FL 32776
Phone: (352) 735-6060
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Elaine B & Scott B Taylor funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was United Arts of Central Florida ($17K). Together the top 10 received $55K.
Grant Size Distribution
114 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 114 grants of 114 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 71% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 10% to California, 9% to Washington, DC, and 9% to Colorado. The filing reports 0% for Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Elaine B & Scott B Taylor open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 16 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 88% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 41% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 294% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $56K (2024) to $163K (2020). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $56K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Arts of Central Florida Maitland, FL | Unrestricted Use to Promote the Arts | $16,500 |
| Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA Laguna Hills, CA | Unrest. Use for Wildlife Advocacy | $5,600 |
| Audubon of Florida Miami, FL | Unrest. Use in Animal Advocacy | $5,500 |
| African Wildlife Foundation Washington, DC | Unrest. Use in Preserving Wildlife | $5,000 |
| Audubon Center for Birds of Prey Maitland, FL | Unrest. Use in Animal Advocacy | $5,000 |
| Great Plains Foundation Jupiter, FL | Unrest. Use for Animal Habitat Cons. | $5,000 |
| Mothers' Milk Bank of Florida Orlando, FL | Unrest. Use for Safe Breast Milk | $5,000 |
| Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep Littleton, CO | Unrest. Use for Infant Death Counsel | $5,000 |
| Boggy Creek Gang Eustis, FL | Unrest. Use for Children's Camping | $1,000 |
| Canine Companions for Independence Orlando, FL | Unrest. Use for Animal Advocacy | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $380,947 | $17,728 | $57,967 | $55,898 | 16 | $55,898 | $15,450 | $18,992 |
| 2023 | $422,964 | $17,360 | $86,307 | $85,048 | 20 | $85,048 | $17,360 | $21,811 |
| 2022 | $491,763 | $299,589 | $104,517 | $103,248 | 21 | $103,248 | $2,404 | $23,104 |
| 2021 | $296,692 | $67 | $95,397 | $94,179 | 27 | $94,179 | $67 | $17,324 |
| 2020 | $392,033 | $297,303 | $165,392 | $163,040 | 30 | — | $765 | $9,085 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Elaine B & Scott B Taylor reported a distributable amount of $19K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, United Arts of Central Florida says its mission is to enrich communities by strengthening arts, science, history, and culture through collaborations and investments. The African Wildlife Foundation says it works to ensure wildlife and wild lands thrive in modern Africa, while Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep provides remembrance photography to parents after the loss of a baby. Mothers’ Milk Bank of Florida says it promotes health and healing by collecting, processing, and distributing pasteurized donor human milk when a baby’s own mother’s milk is unavailable.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $55,898 through 16 grants. Grants ranged from $100 to $16,500, with a median grant of $3,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $16,500 to United Arts of Central Florida; $5,600 to Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA; $5,500 to Audubon of Florida; and $5,000 each to the African Wildlife Foundation, Audubon Center for Birds of Prey, Great Plains Foundation, Mothers’ Milk Bank of Florida, and Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep. Other listed recipients included Boggy Creek Gang and Canine Companions for Independence, each receiving $1,000; World Wildlife Fund, which received $300; and Cypress Springs Elementary, which received $250. The filing also lists $248 to Orlando Union Rescue Mission and $200 to Pet Rescue by Judy.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Elaine Berol Taylor is listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
Elaine B & Scott B Taylor is led by Elaine Berol Taylor, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elaine Berol Taylor
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Scott B Taylor (2020–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Elaine B & Scott B Taylor
How much does Elaine B & Scott B Taylor give each year?
Elaine B & Scott B Taylor gave $56K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $85K across 20 grants.
What is Elaine B & Scott B Taylor's typical grant size?
Elaine B & Scott B Taylor's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $3,494, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Elaine B & Scott B Taylor that year got $3K on average.
Where does Elaine B & Scott B Taylor give grants?
Elaine B & Scott B Taylor gives mostly in Florida: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (10%) and District of Columbia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Orlando, FL (3 grants), Maitland, FL (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Elaine B & Scott B Taylor give general operating support?
Occasionally: 6% of Elaine B & Scott B Taylor's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Elaine B & Scott B Taylor's largest grantees?
Elaine B & Scott B Taylor's largest 2024 grantees include United Arts of Central Florida ($16,500), Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA ($5,600) and Audubon of Florida ($5,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Elaine B & Scott B Taylor?
Elaine B & Scott B Taylor reported $381K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $56K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $19K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Elaine B & Scott B Taylor fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, United Arts of Central Florida says its mission is to enrich communities by strengthening arts, science, history, and culture through collaborations and investments. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Elaine B & Scott B Taylor?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Elaine B & Scott B Taylor's EIN?
Elaine B & Scott B Taylor's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1347435. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Elaine B & Scott B Taylor accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Elaine B & Scott B Taylor funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/elaine-b-and-scott-b-taylor-morg_e971743d67a4424c8726a18f24c5202e
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